In this lesson, we introduce the yogic perspective on the movements and functions of prana.
Objective
Become familiar with the five movements or functions of prana, called prana vayus.
Description
Translate “vayu” and describe prana vayus. Name the five major pranas and describe the role and type of movement of each. Describe the importance of samana in relation to asana and all the pranas.
Vocabulary
apana vayu, prana vayu, prana vayus, samana vayu, udana vayu, vayu, vyana vayu
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